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Pretty Is
Average rating
3.1 out of 5
Based on 44 Ratings and 15 Reviews

Book Description
Snip! With one cut of the scissors, Erin's social life changes absolutely. It's hard enough being a new girl, but it's that much worse to have a dorky older sister in the same school. When she is snubbed by the pretty and popular crowd, Erin commits an over-the-top vengeful act. This novel focuses on issues of family loyalty, peer pressure, and the desperate desire to belong. How Erin comes to ter... More
Book Information
PublisherDutton Children's Books
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages224
ISBN-100525478132
ISBN-13978-0525478133
Publication Date05/17/2007
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About Elizabeth Holmes (Author) : Elizabeth Holmes is the author of two books of poetry for adults as well as three middle-grades novels: Pretty Is (Dutton, 2007), Tracktown Summer (Dutton, 2009), and The Normal Kid (Carolrhoda Books,... more
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4/30/2010 Mary Sandford said:
Surprised this one got an agent and an editor. The plot was okay but the main event didn't happen till past the middle. Dialog is dated, stilted and has kids constantly calling each other by name. Lots of flashbacks that seem to be the only way the author could write some scenes. Metaphors that wer... more

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